Jagers vangen luipaarden 1602

Antonio Tempesta's "Jagers vangen luipaarden" (1602) is an etching that depicts hunters using a clever trap to capture leopards. The image shows the hunters hiding in the trees as the leopards reach for a baited trap. This scene is a testament to Tempesta’s skill in capturing the drama and excitement of hunting, and his keen eye for detail. The hunters are depicted in a realistic manner, while the leopards are rendered with a sense of wildness and beauty. This small etching showcases Tempesta's artistic mastery, which would later lead him to contribute to prestigious projects such as the illustrations for the "Theatrum Pictorium" of the Flemish artist Peter Paul Rubens.